GEORGE TOWN, June 10 -- The Transport Ministry is looking into making dashboard cameras (dashcams) compulsory in heavy vehicles as part of efforts to boost road safety.

Its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said stricter enforcement measures, including onboard video cameras and safeguards for speed limiters, is needed as the devices have often been found to be tampered with, after regular checks have been made.

"Video cameras are not compulsory now but we need to look into it to improve safety," he said at a press conference after officiating CruiseWorld Malaysia 2025 here today.

Loke said while speed limiters are already mandatory in heavy vehicles, they are often tampered with after passing inspections.

"The device is installed in hea...